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A8 OWC

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

60,970 mi
Last recorded60,970 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 OWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 60,970 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Nov 2025 60,967 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Nov 2024 51,987 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 46,194 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

middle exhaust corrodded

Fail 17 Nov 2023 46,194 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

middle exhaust corrodded

Pass 11 Nov 2022 43,684 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and offside front ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 41,363 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and offside front ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 40,158 miles

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 13 May 2019 35,269 miles

Central exhaust starting to corrode

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside side step corroding

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 33,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN UNEVEN (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2017 30,587 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 26,666 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 24,634 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 21 May 2015 24,634 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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A8 OWC is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 88,875 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A8 OWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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A8 OWC is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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